Gracious Spirit, Holy Ghost (Pentecost Sunday)
Gracious Spirit, Holy Ghost,
taught by thee, we covet most
of thy gifts at Pentecost,
holy, heavenly love.
Love is kind, and suffers long,
love is meek, and thinks no wrong,
love than death itself more strong;
therefore give us love.
Prophecy will fade away,
melting in the light of day;
love will ever with us stay;
therefore give us love.
[Prayer interlude in Korean]
Merciful God, As your Spirit came upon your church in Jerusalem, grant us your Spirit of grace and love, that our lives may more fully reflect your glory and that the world might believe, to the honor of your name. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen.
Faith and hope and love we see
joining hand in hand agree;
but the greatest of the three,
and the best, is love.
From the overshadowing
of thy gold and silver wing
shed on us, who to thee sing,
holy, heavenly love.
Gracious Spirit, Holy Ghost,
Give us love; holy, heavenly love.
Musicians: Chad Lloyd (bass), George McArthur (drums), Jonny Akamu (lap steel guitar), Jonathan Olson (engineer and mixing), Lisa Goben (organ and vocals), Luke Morton (electric guitar and vocals)
Words: Christopher Wordsworth, 1862. Music: Luke Morton, 2018
Recorded live on Pentecost Sunday, May 20th, 2018 at the 5pm service.
Ascend Thy Throne, Almighty King (Ascension Sunday)
Ascend thy throne, almighty King,
And spread thy glories all abroad;
Let thine own arm salvation bring,
And be thou known the gracious God.
All power and dominion be unto thy name
O Jesus, all thy beauties we will sing
For every knee shall bow
And every tongue confess thy
Praise and glory, our ascended King
Let millions bow before thy seat,
Let humble mourners seek thy face,
Bring spiteful rebels to thy feet,
Subdued by thy victorious grace.
All power and dominion be unto thy name
O Jesus, all thy beauties we will sing
For every knee shall bow
And every tongue confess thy
Praise and glory, our ascended King
O let the kingdoms of the world
Become the kingdoms of the Lord;
Let saints, and angels praise thy name,
Be thou thro' heaven and earth ador’d.
All power and dominion be unto thy name
O Jesus, all thy beauties we will sing
For every knee shall bow
And every tongue confess thy
Praise and glory, our ascended King
All power and dominion be unto thy name
O Jesus, all thy beauties we will sing
For every knee shall bow
And every tongue confess thy
Praise and glory, our ascended King
Musicians: Hannah McIlhargey (vocals), Jonathan Olson (sound engineer), Kevin Timmons (electric guitar), Luke Morton (guitar and vocals), Robbie Watson (bass), Steve Hardin (keys)
Words: Benjamin Beddome, 1818. Music & Chorus: Luke Morton, 2018
Recorded live on Sunday, May 13th, 2018 at 5pm service.
Christ Is Mine
Christ is mine, my heart’s dear treasure,
Greater than all earthly store,
Filled with His untold abundance,
Yearns not now my heart for more.
Christ is mine, my hope of glory,
Anchor of my trusting soul,
Holding fast while in the tempest,
Stormy waves around me roll.
Christ is mine, and every longing
Satisfies abundantly;
He’s my joy, He’s my hope, He’s my glory,
He is all, yes, all to me.
Christ, the source of all my pleasure,
Now in Him my soul doth find
Joy unspeakable, exceeding
Earthly pleasures all combined.
Christ is mine, and every longing
Satisfies abundantly;
He’s my joy, He’s my hope, He’s my glory,
He is all, yes, all to me.
Christ is mine, my loving Savior,
For He gave His life for me;
Rescued me from my destruction,
I am His eternally.
Christ is mine, and every longing
Satisfies abundantly;
He’s my joy, He’s my hope, He’s my glory,
He is all, yes, all to me.
Musicians: Jonathan Olson (sound engineer), Lisa Goben (vocals and keys), Luke Morton (guitar and vocals), Ryan Baggett (vocals and guitar)
Words: Charles W. Naylor, 1900. Music: Luke Morton, 2018
Recorded live on Sunday, May 6th, 2018 at 5:00pm service.
Jesus Has A Table Spread (Come & Dine)
Jesus has a table spread
Where the saints of God are fed,
He invites His chosen people,
“Come and dine”;
With His manna He does feed
And supplies our every need:
Oh, ’tis sweet to sup with Jesus all the time!
“Come and dine, Come and dine”;
You may feast at Jesus’ table all the time;
He who turned water to wine,
To the hungry still he calls, “Come and dine.”
The disciples came to land,
Thus obeying Christ’s command,
For the Master called unto them,
“Come and dine”;
There they found their heart’s desire,
Bread and fish upon the fire;
Thus He satisfies the hungry every time.
“Come and dine, Come and dine”;
You may feast at Jesus’ table all the time;
He who turned water to wine,
To the hungry still he calls, “Come and dine.”
Soon the Lamb will take His bride
To be ever at His side,
All the host of heaven will assembled be;
Oh, then what a glorious sight,
All the saints in spotless white;
And with Jesus they will feast eternally.
“Come and dine, Come and dine”;
You may feast at Jesus’ table all the time;
He who turned water to wine,
To the hungry still he calls, “Come and dine.”
“Come and dine, Come and dine”;
You may feast at Jesus’ table all the time;
He who turned water to wine,
To the hungry still he calls, “Come and dine.”
Musicians: Alex Vitug (vocals and keys), Andy Rose (drums), Emily Rose (piano), Jonathan Olson (sound engineer), Levi Seitz (electric guitar), Luke Morton (guitar and vocals), Robbie Watson (bass)
Words: Charles B. Widmeyer, 1907. Music: Luke Morton, 2018
Recorded live on Sunday, April 29th, 2018 at 8:45am service.
Blind Like Me
There was a time I thought myself
A good man to admire;
I flashed a smile, convinced of all
The people I inspire.
I bought the line that way down deep
We're all a shining light;
Left to myself I'd rise to be
A star that's burning bright.
But then you showed me just how much
I hide the truth with ease;
How desperately I love myself
And cover this disease.
You didn't come for the well
Or for those who think so clearly they can see.
But you came, you came, you came for the sick,
The poor, the weak and the blind like me!
Well I can't hide behind a cap and gown,
A job or some degree
No accolade can fix my heart
Or fill my greatest need
All the education I could buy
Might only make me more
Clever and deceptive than
The man I was before
So save me now, O Son of God,
Have mercy on my soul
All my goodness I disown
For you alone can make me whole!
You didn't come for the well
Or for those who think so clearly they can see.
But you came, you came, you came for the sick,
The poor, the weak and the blind like me!
If they ask me how I see,
What more is there to say?
You found me, raised me, gave me sight
And turned my night to day!
Now there’s now way I can look down
On those who think they’re fine;
It’s all by grace I’m living now,
By grace I walk the line.
So I’m done with all the pretenses,
The shows of strength and pride;
I’ll boast in you, my Savior, King,
My Lord and faithful guide.
You didn't come for the well
Or for those who think so clearly they can see.
But you came, you came, you came for the sick,
The poor, the weak and the blind like me!
You didn't come for the well
Or for those who think so clearly they can see.
But you came, you came, you came
For the sick, the vile, the wicked,
The poor, the weak and the blind like me!
I’m blind, I’m lost, I’m dead—without you.
I’m blind, I’m lost, I’m dead—without you.
I’m blind, I’m lost, I’m dead—without you.
Musicians: George McArthur (drums), Jonathan Olson (sound engineer), Lisa Goben (keys and vocals), Luke Morton (guitar and vocals), Terry Van Wechel (bass and vocals)
Words & Music: Luke Morton, 2015.
Recorded live on Sunday, April 22nd, 2018 at 8:45am service.
Lament (April 2018)
"Awake! Why are you sleeping, O Lord?
Wake yourself! Do not reject us forever!
Why do you hide your face?"
For the victims of a probable chemical attack in Syria, Saturday, April 7th, we cry out.
Approximately 70 fatalities
Civil war now in 7th year
5.5 million Syrians have fled country, 6.1 million internally displaced
Lord, have mercy;
Lord, have mercy;
Lord, have mercy on us!
"For our soul is bowed down to the dust;
We cling to the ground.
Rise up; come to our help!"
For those enduring rising persecution of the church in India, we cry out.
Growing violence from Hindu extremists
Christians facing threats, destruction of property
Christ, have mercy;
Christ, have mercy;
Christ, have mercy on us!
"How long, O LORD? Will you forget us forever?
How long will you hide your face from us?
How long will we take counsel in our souls,
Having sorrow in our hearts all the day?"
Our Church Community
Family strife: struggling marriages, straying children
Death of loved ones
Acute and chronic health issues
Lord, have mercy;
Lord, have mercy;
Lord, have mercy on us!
Hope in God
Behold, the dwelling place of God
is with man.
He will dwell with them,
and they will be his people,
and God himself will be with them as their God.
He will wipe away every tear from their eyes,
and death shall be no more,
neither shall there be mourning,
nor crying, nor pain anymore,
for the former things have passed away.
Revelation 21:3-4, ESV
Musicians: Steve Beatty (readings, vocals), Lisa Goben (piano and vocals), Steve Hardin (keys), Mark Sandeno (drums), Jordan Ribera (bass), Jim Richards (vocals, guitar)
Psalm 145 (My God, My King)
My God, my King, your endless praise
Shall fill the hours of all my days;
Let grace employ my humble tongue,
Let truth and glory shape the song—
Shape the song
The wings of every hour shall bear
Some thankful tribute to your ear;
And every setting sun shall see
New works of joy rendered by me.
Hallelujah! Praise your holy name
Hallelujah! I’ll bless you everyday—
My God, my King, praise your name!
Your truth and justice I'll proclaim;
Your bounty flows, an endless stream;
Your mercy swift, your anger slow,
Confounding every stubborn foe.
Hallelujah! Praise your holy name
Hallelujah! I’ll bless you everyday—
My God, my King, praise your name!
God, who can tell your wondrous deeds!
Your greatness all our thought exceeds;
Vast and unsearchable are your ways;
Vast and immortal be your praise, your praise!
Hallelujah! Praise your holy name
Hallelujah! I’ll bless you everyday—
My God, my King
Hallelujah! Praise your holy name
Hallelujah! I’ll bless you everyday—
My God, my King, praise your name!
My God, my King, praise your name!
Musicians: Hannah McIlhargey (vocals), Jim Richards (bass and vocals), Jonathan Olson (sound engineer), Lisa Goben (keys and vocals), Luke Morton (guitar and vocals), Mike Van Snellenberg (drums)
Words: Isaac Watts, 1707. Music: Luke Morton, 2018.
Recorded live on Sunday, April 8th, 2018 at 5:00pm service.
Rejoice, The Lord Is Risen
Rejoice, the Lord is ris’n;
Let all his friends rejoice;
This day the Lord has left his pris’n;
The grave has heard his voice—
O the grave has heard his voice.
The grave has felt his pow’r,
And has become his prey;
For darkness had its fearful hour;
But now again 'tis day—
O but now again ’tis day!
Now we have hope, living hope;
We’ve been born again
And the grave has lost its sting.
We will rise with our Lord,
Singing “Hallelujah!”
Come and let his praises ring!
The Lord is ris'n indeed, indeed
And he will die no more.
He lives again, and lives to plead,
The mercy-seat before.
O the mercy-seat before.
Now we have hope, living hope;
We’ve been born again
And the grave has lost its sting.
We will rise with our Lord,
Singing “Hallelujah!”
Come and let his praises ring!
We see him not, 'tis true, ’tis true;
But still we may be glad.
The work is done he came to do;
Then why should we be sad?
O then why should we be sad?
Now we have hope, living hope;
We’ve been born again
And the grave has lost its sting.
We will rise with our Lord,
Singing “Hallelujah!”
Come and let his praises ring!
Now we have hope, living hope;
We’ve been born again,
And the grave has lost its sting.
We will rise with our Lord,
Singing “Hallelujah!”
Come and let his praises ring!
Come and let his praises ring!
Come and let his praises ring!
Musicians: Alyssa Werner (tambourine and vocal), Blake Strickland (trombone), Chad Lloyd (bass), Jonny Akamu (electric guitar), Lisa Goben (keys and vocal), Luke Morton (guitar and vocal), Steve Hardin (drums)
Words: Thomas Kelly, 1853. Music: Luke Morton, 2018
Recorded live on Easter Sunday, April 1st, 2018 at 11:15am service.
Love Made Low
This is a King unlike the kings I've seen before
This is a King unlike the kings I've seen before
He lays aside his glory to be the poorest of the poor
This is a King unlike the kings I’ve seen before
The One who hung the stars has made himself a slave
The One who hung the stars has made himself a slave
He bends to those unbending, prideful and depraved
The One who hung the stars has made himself a slave
O such grace unknown
This is love made low
This is love made low
How can he love me when he knows I’ll go astray?
How can he love me when he knows I’ll go astray?
My heart, it is so fickle, his name I will betray
How can he love me when he knows I’ll go astray?
This is a King unlike the kings I've seen before
This is a King unlike the kings I've seen before
He says he’ll wash me clean and give me life forevermore
This is a King unlike the kings I’ve seen before
O such grace unknown
This is love made low
O such grace unknown
This is love made low
This is Love made low
This is love made low
This is Love made low
Words & Music: Luke Morton, Palm Sunday 2015
Musicians: Alex Vitug (keys and vocal), Andy Rose (drums), Kevin Timmons (electric guitar), Leslie Ruiter (bass), Luke Morton (guitar and vocal)
Recorded live on Palm Sunday, March 25th, 2018 at 11:15am service.
Holy Father, Great Creator
Holy Father, great Creator,
Source of mercy, love, and peace,
Look upon the Mediator,
Clothe us with his righteousness;
Heavenly Father, heavenly Father,
Through the Savior hear and bless.
Holy Jesus, Lord of glory,
Whom angelic hosts proclaim,
While we hear thy wondrous story,
Come and worship in thy Name,
Dear Redeemer, dear Redeemer,
In our hearts thy peace proclaim.
Holy Spirit, Sanctifier,
Come with unction from above,
Touch our hearts to sacred fire,
Fill them with the Savior's love.
Source of comfort, Source of comfort,
Cheer us with the Savior's love.
God the Lord, through every nation
Let thy wondrous mercies shine.
In the song of thy salvation
Every tongue and tribe combine.
Father, Son and Holy Spirit,
Form our hearts and make them thine—
Father, Son and Holy Spirit,
Form our hearts and make them thine—
Father, Son and Holy Spirit,
Form our hearts and make them thine!
Words: Rev. Alexander Griswold, 1766-1843. Music: Luke Morton, 2015
Musicians: Jim Richards (guitar and vocal), Lisa Goben (piano and vocal), Terry Van Wechel (bass and vocal), Ryan Baggett (drums)
Recorded live on Sunday, March 18th, 2018 at 5pm service.
The Law Of God
The Law of God is good and wise
And sets his will before our eyes,
Shows us the way of righteousness,
And dooms to death when we transgress.
Its light of holiness imparts
The knowledge of our sinful hearts
That we may see our lost estate
And seek escape before too late
Before too late
O dear Law-Giver, we’re all lawbreakers;
Have mercy, have mercy, Lord!
O dear Law-Keeper,
Cover us lawbreakers;
Have mercy on us!
The Law is good; but since the fall
Its holiness condemns us all;
It dooms us for our sin to die
And has no power to justify
To justify
O dear Law-Giver, we’re all lawbreakers;
Have mercy, have mercy, Lord!
O dear Law-Keeper,
Cover us lawbreakers;
Have mercy on us!
Jesus, teach us to walk in your ways, in your ways
Let us delight in your ways, in your ways
Grace upon grace in your ways, in your ways
Jesus, teach us to walk in your ways
O dear Law-Giver, we’re all lawbreakers;
Have mercy, have mercy, Lord!
O dear Law-Keeper,
Cover us lawbreakers;
Have mercy on us!
Have mercy on us!
Musicians: Luke Morton (guitar and vocal), Lisa Goben (accordion and vocal), Levi Seitz (electric guitar), Robbie Watson (bass), Andy Rose (drums)
Words: Matthias Loy, 1863. Music & Chorus: Luke Morton, 2018.
Recorded live on Sunday, March 11th 2018 at 5pm service
Living Water
O the stream of living water!
From the stricken Rock it flows,
Free to every son and daughter—
Cure for all our sins and woes!
Through the wilderness, we’re going
To the land of promise fair,
Where the tree of life is growing
By the river flowing there!
O the water, living water!
All the thirsty to relieve;
Free to every son and daughter—
Come to Jesus and receive!
Praise the Lord! I feel it flowing,
Though the world assails my soul;
In my weakness strength is growing.
Jesus Christ hath made me whole!
O the water, living water!
All the thirsty to relieve;
Free to every son and daughter—
Come to Jesus and receive!
Words: Rev. W.C. Macurdy, c. 1880.
Music: Luke Morton, 2018.
A Lovely Wait (Partain)
A cover of Nathan Partain's "A Lovely Wait", the title track from his latest album:
https://nathanpartain.bandcamp.com/album/a-lovely-wait
I've seen great beauty in the starlit sky,
In the sweep of music, in my lover’s eyes,
But it has no weight apart from you.
I’ve sought for comfort, and I’ve scrounged for rest,
And I’ve searched for someway I could be content,
But the land is wanton, without you.
I’ve known man’s glory, just how it lasts,
With its fading flower and its witheried grass,
Cause There’s nothing living, without you.
I found innocence was stained, all the gold was lead,
I drank the ocean but I thirst again.
Cause the heart is restless without you.
So, I eat the dust, I wear the ash,
I bear the hunger, I keep the fast
It’s a lovely wait, to be with you.
I’m across from Canaan I’m looking in,
At the beautiful splendor of the Promised land,
But I will not enter, without you.
There is no affection, there is no feast,
There is no pleasure, there is no peace,
No, there is no heaven, without you.
So, I eat the dust, I wear the ash,
I bear the hunger, I keep the fast
It’s a lovely wait, to be with you.
I cry out in losses and I wait through wars,
For I know my Portion, my great Reward
It’s a lovely wait, to be with you.
Attend My Mournful Cry
Great source of boundless pow'r and grace,
Attend my mournful cry;
In the dark hour of deep distress,
To thee, to thee I fly.
Thou art my strength, my life, my stay,
Assist my feeble trust;
Drive these distressing fears away,
And raise me from the dust—up from the dust!
O let me call thy grace to mind,
And trust thy glorious name;
Good is the Lord, so wise, and kind,
Forever is the same.
Here let me rest, on thee depend,
My God, my hope, my all;
Be thou my everlasting friend,
And I can never fall—Oh I can never fall!
Words: Anne Steele, 1717-1778.
Music: Luke Morton & Jonny Akamu, 2018.
Hail To The Lord's Anointed (Zechariah's Song)
Hail to the Lord's Anointed,
Great David's greater Son!
Hail, in the time appointed,
His reign on earth begun!
He comes to break oppression,
To set the captive free,
To take away transgression,
And rule in equity.
He comes with comfort speedy
To those who suffer wrong;
To help the poor and needy
And bid the weak be strong;
To give them songs for sighing,
Their darkness turn to light,
Whose souls, condemned and dying,
Were precious in His sight.
He shall come down like showers
Upon the fruitful earth,
And joy and hope, like flowers,
Spring in His path to birth.
Before Him on the mountains
Shall peace, the herald, go
And righteousness, in fountains,
From hill to valley flow.
Hail to the Lord’s Anointed One,
O'er every foe victorious,
He on His throne shall rest,
From age to age more glorious,
All blessing and all-blest.
The tide of time shall never
His covenant remove;
His name shall stand forever,
That name to us is Love
That name to us
That name to us
That name to us
That name to us is Love
Words: James Montgomery, 1821.
Music: Luke Morton, 2017
Give Me Faith
Teach me, O Lord, by faith alone,
Your perfect will to prove;
And know the pow’r of Christ to atone,
And fill me with his love.
Though I am sinful, all defiled,
No light, nor love within;
Yet you can make me your own child,
And cleanse me from all sin—
And cleanse me from all sin.
For you are my only hope, my only relief
O Lord, I believe; help my unbelief
Help me, O Lord, life’s journey through,
To live with single eye;
In all I think, or speak, or do,
Your name to glorify
So shall I walk in holy love,
Through Jesus’ power given;
Till faith is lost in sight above,
Among the saints in heaven—
Among the saints in heaven.
For you are my only hope, my only relief
O Lord, I believe; help my unbelief
Yes, you are my only hope, my only relief
O Lord, I believe; help my unbelief
Give me faith, give me faith
Help my unbelief
Give me faith, give me faith
Help my unbelief (and I’ll sing)
Hallelujah, hallelujah,
Hallelujah, hallelujah,
Hallelujah, hallelujah,
Hallelujah, hallelujah,
Teach me, O Lord, by faith alone,
Your perfect will to prove;
And know the pow’r of Christ to atone,
And fill me with his love.
Words: C.E. Rowley, 1886.
Music: Luke Morton, 2017.
Blessed Redeemer
Praise Him! praise Him! Jesus, our blessed Redeemer!
Sing, O earth, His wonderful love proclaim!
Hail Him! hail Him! highest archangels in glory,
Strength and honor give to His holy name!
Like a shepherd, Jesus will guard His children—
His children
In His arms He carries them all day long—
All day long:
Praise Him! praise Him!
Tell of His excellent greatness!
Praise Him! praise Him! Ever in joyful song!
Praise Him! praise Him! Jesus, our blessed Redeemer!
For our sins, He suffered and bled and died;
He our Rock, our hope of eternal salvation,
Hail Him! hail Him! Jesus the crucified.
Sound His praises! Jesus who bore our sorrows—
Our sorrows
Love unbounded, wonderful, deep, and strong—
Deep and strong:
Praise Him! praise Him!
Tell of His excellent greatness!
Praise Him! praise Him! Ever in joyful song!
Praise Him! praise Him! Jesus, our blessed Redeemer!
Heavenly choirs loud with hosannas ring!
Jesus, Savior, reigneth forever and ever;
Crown Him! crown Him! Prophet and Priest and King!
Christ is coming, over the world victorious—
Victorious
Power and glory unto the Lord belong—
It all belongs!
Praise Him! praise Him!
Tell of His excellent greatness!
Praise Him! praise Him! Ever in joyful song!
Words: Fanny Crosby, 1869.
Music: Luke Morton, 2017.
God Of Abraham
You called us by name
Out of darkness deep
Now God of Abraham
Lead us on
We have heard your voice
We have followed you here
Now God of Abraham
Lead us on
Through the blistering wind
Beyond this vale of tears
Take these trembling hands,
Calm our anxious fears
And God of Abraham
Lead us on
Had you never called
We would still be lost
Now God of Abraham
Lead us on
Grant us faith to see
All we’ve yet to know
O God of Abraham
Lead us on
Through the blistering wind
Beyond this vale of tears
Take these trembling hands,
Calm our anxious fears
And God of Abraham
Lead us on
We don’t know where you’ll take us
But we know you are good
You did not spare your own Son
So we know you are good
Through the blistering wind
Beyond this vale of tears
Take these trembling hands,
Calm our anxious fears
And God of Abraham
Lead us on
Words & Music: Luke Morton, 2017.
Jesus With Thy Church Abide
Jesus, with Thy Church abide,
Be her Savior, Lord, and Guide,
While on earth her faith is tried:
We beseech Thee, hear us!
Keep her life and doctrine pure,
Help her, patient to endure,
Trusting in Thy promise sure:
We beseech Thee, hear us!
Be Thou with her all the days,
May she, safe from error's ways,
Toil for Thine eternal praise:
We beseech Thee, hear us!
May she guide the poor and blind,
Seek the lost until she find,
And the broken-hearted bind:
We beseech Thee, hear us!
Save her love from growing cold,
Make her watchful, strong and bold
Fence her round, Thy peaceful fold:
We beseech Thee, hear us!
May her scattered children be
From reproach of evil free,
Blameless witnesses for Thee:
We beseech Thee,
Fit her all Thy joy to share
At the feast Thou dost prepare,
And be ever blessed there:
We beseech Thee, hear us!
Words: Thomas Benson Pollock, 1871.
Music: Luke Morton, 2017.